Division Laboratory Director

Position Overview

This position is incentive eligible. MountainStar Healthcare – part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services – is seeking a dedicated Division Laboratory Director passionate about creating positive patient interactions. In this role, you will oversee laboratory services, drive operational excellence, and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups. Address: 1748 S 1900 W, Suite A-4, West Haven, Utah 84401.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Service Line leadership for assessment and consulting services across HCA facilities.
• Provide consultative services to other HBP service lines as needed.
• Direct activities in HCA Hospitals ensuring quality, efficient, and cost-effective services.
• Implement strategies to promote team development and execute operational assessments.
• Manage multiple engagements including process improvement, utilization analysis, financial analysis, budgeting, and billing.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (e.g., medical directors, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain) to align operations.
• Develop strong relationships with operating groups such as IT&S and Supply Chain to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Communicate regular operational reports to Service Line leadership, Division Presidents, CFOs, and hospital CEOs.
• Support laboratory service initiatives including test ordering, facility test menus, and equipment platform formularies.
• Optimize contracting, vendor selection, billing compliance, and regulatory accreditation readiness.
• Lead and train a team of high-functioning laboratory directors.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting laboratory services.
• Manage financial performance to budget and address variances promptly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science is required.
• Clinical laboratory experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a director-level laboratory role and/or laboratory consulting.
• Effective working knowledge of healthcare systems, hospital/laboratory management, healthcare financial management, and third-party reimbursement issues.
• Professional organization association membership is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as per local, state, and/or federal regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or above Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans; auto and home insurance; identity theft protection; legal counseling; long-term care; moving assistance; and pet insurance.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits including fertility, family building, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, as well as home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program offering paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on income.